National Parks For Kids In The Melbourne Region

Information On National Parks For Kids In The Melbourne Region

Why visiting national parks in the Melbourne Region is a great activity for your kids?

If you are wondering what to do in Melbourne, why not escape the city and take the whole family to a trip to the national parks? It will be fun and educational as they get to know more of Australia's culture and the diverse species of animals in the wildlife parks. There are lots of activities in these parks for kids to enjoy, especially if they love having adventures while exploring. They can go camping and fishing, among other things. A trip to places like these will help increase your kids' environmental awareness!

Whether you live in Victoria, or are new to the state, national parks in the Melbourne region are places the whole family should not miss. The following are a few of the best places in Melbourne that you should visit.

• Melbourne Zoo
  The Melbourne Zoo allows overnight camping, courtesy of the Zoo Snooze program. The program includes up-close animal encounter, night tours, and kids activities and games. The Melbourne Zoo also has cute animal shows that include audience participation and animal demonstrations.


• Dandenong Ranges National Park
  Take a break from the bustling city and take a walk at the serene Dandenong Ranges. The park offers a lot of attractions that suits everyone. Kids will absolutely enjoy riding the Puffing Billy, a steam train that takes its passengers to a tour of the rainforest. They can also feed the birds at Grants Picnic Ground, a great place for a picnic or barbecue. The walking trails are excellent for family walks and hikes.


• Bunarong Marine Park
  If your kids love to swim and explore underwater wonders, then they would love to be at the Bunarong Marine Park, where they can snorkel and scuba dive.


• Mornington Peninsula National Park
  Summer is the perfect time to visit the Mornington Peninsula National Park. It is full of sandy beaches excellent for surfing, swimming, diving, fishing, and nature sightseeing. The Point Nepean National Park, located at the tip of the peninsula, is an area of wild bushland and coastal cliffs. A visit to this area is free, with picnic and barbecue facilities, and is open to vehicle access.


• Organ Pipes National Park
  The Organ Pipes National Park can be the friendliest place to take your kids. It is complete with walking trails, water supply, and picnic tables. It is known for basalt column formations created by the cooling and cracking of molten lava. The park is a great place for picnics, bird-watching, and photography.

Our ActiveActivities Directory provides a full list of national parks in Melbourne region.

Aside from nature trips and scenic adventures at the national parks, there are lots more things for your kids to do in Melbourne. Take them to historical places, museums, and art galleries, or watch theatre performances. Being Australia's cultural capital, your kids' stay in Melbourne will always be a meaningful and educational one.

Let your kids explore and learn something new. Take them to an extraordinary Melbourne adventure at one of the national parks!